Acura MDX Forward Collision Avoidance Problems
Owners have filed 172 complaints with NHTSA about forward collision avoidance problems on the Acura MDX across 14 model years. The 2017 model year has the most (38). The words owners use most often: “adaptive cruise” (24% of reports).
- 172forward collision avoidance complaints
- —median miles at failure
- 6mention a crash
- 6mention an injury
- 1related recalls
- 36%of reports with a speed happened at 50+ mph
What owners describe
Phrases that appear unusually often in these complaints compared with complaints about other cars.
- Adaptive cruise: mentioned in 41 of 172 complaints (24%)
- Collision mitigation: mentioned in 34 of 172 complaints (20%)
- Lane keeping: mentioned in 29 of 172 complaints (17%)
- Road departure: mentioned in 19 of 172 complaints (11%)
At what mileage do forward collision avoidance problems happen?
Based on 14 complaints that reported the odometer reading.
How serious are the reports?
Of 172 complaints, 6 mention a crash, 1 a fire, 6 an injury.
Acura MDX forward collision avoidance complaints by model year
When owners reported it
Related recalls (1)
Forward collision avoidance: crash imminent braking
Model years: 2014, 2015
Problem: Honda (American Honda Motor Co.) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Acura MDX 2WD and AWD, RLX and 2014 Acura RLX Hybrid vehicles. In certain driving conditions, the Collision Mitigation Braking System (CMBS) may incorrectly interpret certain roadside objects such as metal fences or metal guardrails as obstacles and unexpectedly apply the brakes.
Risk: If the CMBS unexpectedly applies emergency braking force while driving, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Fix: Honda will notify owners, and dealers will update the CMBS software, free of charge. The recall began on July 6, 2015. Owners may contact Acura customer service at 1-800-382-2238. Honda's numbers for this recall is JQ4, JQ5 and JQ6.
What owners report
Short excerpts of recent complaints, with personal details removed. Full reports are on NHTSA.gov.
As I was driving in a stop and go traffic jam, the vehicle would not go forward although I was pressing on the gas pedal, the engine stall and when it finally reacted after pressing it for the second time it went too fast that I couldnât stop in time to avoid rear ending the other vehicle, the…
The vehicle is showing LOW SPEED BRAKING CONTROL and BRAKE SYSTEM PROBLEMS, it is also throwing DTC Codes B2600-97; B2627-96; B2630-96; B2637-11; P2583-76 and P2583-97, as I consider the vehicle unsafe to drive or operate and it is a leased vehicle I took it to the same Acura dealer I leased the…
Brake system, Cruise control, lane keeping system get malfunction erratically (ever since 2022, and has been like this), and one of the two sets of brakes never wears off (More than 100 K mileage now (Oct. 2026) , one set of brake pads still is still have sufficient life and does not seem to…
Many customers complained about the LKAS Camera overheating and faulty.
The contact owns a 2017 Acura MDX. The contact stated that while driving, the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), brake, and Lane Keeping Assist System (LKAS) warning lights were intermittently illuminated. The contact associated the failure with the brake pads, which had not been replaced since the…
Frequently asked questions
Do all Acura MDXs have forward collision avoidance problems?
No. NHTSA has 172 owner complaints about forward collision avoidance for the Acura MDX. Complaint data shows that the problem is reported, not how many of all cars sold are affected.
Was there a recall on the Acura MDX forward collision avoidance?
Yes: 1 safety recall list forward collision avoidance. Check your VIN on NHTSA.gov to see whether the fix was done on your car.
What do owners say about forward collision avoidance problems on the Acura MDX?
The most frequent phrase is “adaptive cruise”, in 41 of 172 complaints, followed by “collision mitigation” (34).
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